How far is Shreveport, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.2 miles (2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Bossier City.
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Start on River Parkway
2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway
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Continue on River Parkway
1 km · 2 min · River Parkway
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Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Milam Street
920 ft · 29 sec · Milam Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
124 m · 18 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Texas Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Texas Street
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Turn right onto Traffic Street
2287 ft · 1 min · Traffic Street
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Turn left onto Barksdale Boulevard
897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Bossier City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.72 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Red Chute is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Shreveport and 2 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.2 miles (2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.
Stop Ideas Near Red Chute
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Chute.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 1.23 mi (1.98 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bossier City
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 68,159 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159900, -93.7321200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $0.49 | $0.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.55 | $1.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $0.70 | $1.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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